Looking good on a tight budget, from a grad student.
This bronzer is never too orange and smells like coconut!
Murumuru Butter Bronzer - Physicians Formula
Gorgeous neutral shades. I apply the gold with a wet brush for a pretty metallic look that brings out my green eyes.
Eyeshadow: Palettes and Primer | Physicians Formula
Gave me better results than an actual brow lamination!
Eyebrow Makeup Up to 24HR Brow Lamination | L'Oréal Paris
A gorgeous flush for pale skin
Rose Powder Blush - Milani Cosmetics
My favorite. So good.
No7 Mascara Products | No7 US - No7 Beauty
A bit of a splurge compared to other foundations, but also lasts forever and a little goes a long way
Lift & Luminate Triple Action Serum Foundation - No7 Beauty
I love this for a low-key lip, which I'll typically do if I'm doing any kind of eyeshadow. I like the shade Red Dahlia, but Daisy works well too.
This all over the lips makes another great subtle lip color. I like the shade mauve for a natural light plum or the shade Ever for a nude trending pink.
Longwear Slim Lip Pencil | NYX Professional Makeup
LOVE this stuff at night. I've sampled the LaNeige and it doesn't feel any different.
Trader Joe's vanilla lip mask
Excited to try this line! Method body washes are great and super nourishing and the scents on this line sound beautiful.
Method Dream Foam Body Wash, Jasmine
My favorite (relatively) inexpensive fragrance. It really does enhance your skin and smells clean and elegant without being too powdery or too white-floral. I get the compliment “you smell good” more than “I like your perfume.” I like the original (t...
Glossier You Eau de Parfum - Sephora
Gorgeous for rainy days! Fresh, unisex but not masculine-leaning, and easy to travel with.
Derek Lam Rain Day Fragrance Mist 8 oz
I. LOVE. THESE. I'm so glad they relaunched and I can't wait to add a couple of shades to my collection. The shade “Nude Illuminator” is the perfect nude that won't wash you out even if you're fair-skinned. I think it would look good on everyone!
REVLON Super Lustrous Glass Shine Balm
Smells SO good. A fresh, green scent – a spot-on dupe for the old Sephora Watercolors body wash in green from the 2000s. Very nourishing for dry skin as well.
Method Body Wash - Daily Zen - 18 Fl Oz - Target
Such an aesthetically pleasing tin and a great product. I love the Minted Rose.
Smith's Minted Rose Lip Balm .5 oz Tube
My second-favorite lip gloss of all time (Revlon Glass Shine is the first). Not sticky and so fresh.
C.O. Bigelow Mentha Peppermint Lip Gloss
I liked this. It was a bit heavy, so it's better for winter.
I love this line of semi-permanent hair colors. I use the titanium to keep my light brown hair from reflecting red in the sun (i.e., as a toner) – it really works well and lasts.
Adore Hair Dye
I like this for acne. You have to be careful as it can bleach clothes/towels, but it's a good mix of an acne-fighting ingredient at a mild concentration and some hydrating ingredients, so it fights acne without drying your skin. BPO is best for infla...
PanOxyl 4% Benzoyl Acne Creamy Wash
This is so good, especially for the price. You can really feel it exfoliating without any tear-your-skin-apart ingredients. It's St. Ives apricot cleanser all grown up.
Acure Brightening Facial Scrub 4 Youthful Skin
I've been really liking this. It brings out my eyes well. I love that Milani is a totally cruelty-free company.
Milani Highly Rated Anti-Gravity Mascara
The BEST for growing your nails.
Nail-Aid
When you really need to just hide your nails for a bit, this brand is great. The glue is solid and they really last.
